By TAPINTO FLEMINGTON-RARITAN
May 26, 2020RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township Police made a number of arrests for shoplifting, marijuana possession and more in mid-May.
Andrew Cuccia, 24, and Olivia Slack, 23, both of Flemington, were ...
By TAPINTO FLEMINGTON-RARITAN
June 2, 2020HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County is reporting four new cases of COVID-19, as of Monday evening, for a total of 994 cases.
The county is reporting zero additional deaths as of Monday evening, keeping the total at 60.
Flemington Borough is now reporting 73 cases, and Raritan Township is still reporting 158 cases, no increase from the day before.
The breakdown of ...
TRENTON, NJ - In the wake of days of civil unrest across the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy addressed New Jersey's efforts by law enforcement at collaboration and trust-building with the public while also unveiling a new data point to bolster his decision to move the state farther along its path toward restarting its stalled economy in the wake of COVID-19.
Murphy used ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County is now reporting 990 total COVID-19 cases as of Sunday evening.
The county is reporting a total of 60 deaths, in the age ranges of 46 to 100.
Flemington Borough is now reporting 72 cases, and Raritan Township is reporting 158 cases.
The breakdown of all the towns in Hunterdon County is as follows:
Borough of Bloomsbury ...
By LILLIAN SHUPE
June 2, 2020RARITAN TWP., NJ — The therapy horses and staff of Team Velvet Inc., a non-mounted horse therapy program for children ages 5-12, have made two videos designed to help children cope with COVID-19 stress. Scripted by lead psychologist Dr. Susan Edwards and videographed by Media Director Lillian Shupe, the videos present a unique format for the three therapy horses Velvet, Precious, and ...
By TAPINTO FLEMINGTON-RARITAN
May 26, 2020RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township Police made a number of arrests for shoplifting, marijuana possession and more in mid-May.
Andrew Cuccia, 24, and Olivia Slack, 23, both of Flemington, were arrested May 12 at 4 p.m. in the area of Mine Brook Park, and charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. Sgt. Rob Landolina was the arresting officer.
Akanilli Dekattu, 23, of New ...
By LUKE MARGOLIS
Join Eric Whitman, MD, medical director of Cancer Care for Atlantic Health System, for a Facebook Live where he will share guidance for patients with cancer as we coexist with COVID-19.
By LUKE MARGOLIS
Join Walter Rosenfeld, MD, Medical Director for Children's Health for Atlantic Health System, for a Facebook Live where he will answer your questions about what parents need to know to keep kids healthy and safe this summer.
By ROB SEMAN
Overlook Medical Center celebrated the work of the dedicated EMS first responders throughout the communities it serves with awards, gifts and other recognition as part of the national EMS Week, May 18–22.
“The first responders throughout our region have been our steadfast partners through the height of the pandemic, and their collaboration in caring for our patients during this ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
Atlantic Health System Cancer Care’s Angela Alistar, MD, medical director of GI medical oncology at Morristown Medical Center and medical director of the Phase 1 Breakthrough Treatment Center, is lead author of a phase 1 study of CPI-613® (devimistat), a unique first-in-class treatment for locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with two chemotherapy drugs.
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
James C. Wittig, MD, chairman, Orthopedic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center, medical director of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery for Atlantic Health System, joined host Luke Margolis for the latest edition of our Facebook Live event series, Community Conversations. Dr. Wittig shared what our patients need to know before having an important surgery that’s been ...
By BONNI LEE GUERIN, MD
When Atlantic Health System put telehealth into effect to help control the spread of COVID-19, I thought, I’m going to hate it. I felt strongly that there’s no substitute for in-person visits, and expected that trying to communicate using video apps would be cumbersome. So I was surprised to find that there are some real benefits to virtual medicine.
I noticed, for example, a ...
By RIKKI N. MASSAND
June 2, 2020HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - On May 19, Hunterdon County Director of Human Resources Grace Kelly updated the Board of Chosen Freeholders on operations during COVID-19, noting the remote working position county employee services, employee relations and communications staff continue operating from.
For HR functions, “Benefits Briefings’” are held over the telephone and onboarding of ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and State Environmental Protection officials brought up observations and continued safety protocols for residents and visitors engaging in outings to county parks, state parks, trails, beaches and the outdoors in general with Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicking off summer recreational plans.
At the Freeholder ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The 2020 Hunterdon County Budget of $89.35 million was unanimously approved May 19, following a public hearing, with no public comments on the budget, and after several key fiscal strategy points were highlighted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders and county CFO Janet Previte.
Hunterdon County has had zero debt since 2014, and the budget is tax cap compliant.
Revenues ...
By MAUREEN BERZOK
June 2, 2020TRENTON, NJ - In the wake of days of civil unrest across the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy addressed New Jersey's efforts by law enforcement at collaboration and trust-building with the public while also unveiling a new data point to bolster his decision to move the state farther along its path toward restarting its stalled economy in the wake of COVID-19.
Murphy used ...
TRENTON, NJ – Outdoor dining and in-person retail shopping will be allowed starting June 15, while personal care businesses such as barbershops and hair salons will be able to open a week later as Gov. Phil Murphy continues to peel away social distancing measures.
Youth summer programs will also be permitted to start on July 6 during what Murphy calls Stage 2 of New ...
TRENTON, NJ - Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver joined the governor and other officials at yesterday’s daily COVID-19 press conference. Donning her hat as the head of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs, Oliver introduced the implementation of a temporary rental assistance program.
According to Governor Phil Murphy, the state plans to apply at least $100M to begin the ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
Atlantic Health System Cancer Care’s Angela Alistar, MD, medical director of GI medical oncology at Morristown Medical Center and medical director of the Phase 1 Breakthrough Treatment Center, is lead author of a phase 1 study of CPI-613® (devimistat), a unique first-in-class treatment for locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with two chemotherapy drugs. Dr.
